Ethan Bloch

Overview

Ethan Bloch is an American entrepreneur and angel investor specializing in financial technology. He is the founder and CEO of Digit, an automated savings platform that has helped millions of users save over $9 billion. In 2021, Digit was acquired by Oportun for over $230 million. Bloch's latest venture, Hiro, launched in November 2025, is an AI-powered financial planning platform designed to make financial guidance accessible to a broader audience. Hiro combines a rigorous financial-planning engine with an intelligent conversational layer, enabling users to create, customize, and understand a real financial plan instantly and transparently. Bloch's investment focus includes sectors such as FinTech, Lending, Financial Services, and Internet, with a geographical emphasis on the United States. His investment strategy targets various stages, from Seed to Late Stage, and spans asset classes like Venture Capital and Private Equity. Notable companies in his portfolio include Zero Hash and Chipper. Bloch's approach centers on leveraging technology to enhance financial well-being, aiming to make financial health effortless for everyone. His ventures reflect a commitment to innovation in the financial sector, striving to provide accessible and effective solutions for personal finance management.

Investment Focus

• Innovative financial technology solutions
• Scalable business models
• Strong management teams
• Clear path to profitability

Portfolio Companies